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K979 TFW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

213,701 mi
Last recorded213,701 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 TFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 213,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 5 Nov 2022 213,701 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater not working both side repeaters (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Feb 2021 211,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all welding repairs covered in undeseal

body in overall poor condition

propshaft removed

underside heavily under sealed

underside multiple signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2021 211,456 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced below passenger seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced level with rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle next to support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced level with rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle next to support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached front under bonnet on offside (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS COVERED IN PAINT

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

STONGLY ADVISE VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN ON ROAD

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear going to axle from body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body in very poor condition

both front and nearside rear tyre badly cut in tread

possible fuel leak

Pass 21 Jun 2019 205,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 205,150 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 202,728 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 199,355 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2016 199,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2015 194,571 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 194,572 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 189,596 miles

fuel tank slightly damp (no sign of fuel leak)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 189,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank damp

Pass 20 Dec 2012 184,546 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 178,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 178,552 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 173,188 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 173,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 167,782 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 167,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 161,948 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 161,948 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 154,627 miles

Oil leak

power steering slightly stiff at idle

Fail 14 Dec 2007 154,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

power steering slightly stiff at idle

Pass 21 Dec 2006 150,394 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 150,384 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 145,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K979 TFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K979 TFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K979 TFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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